Novice Lifter Workshop
May 2, 2015
10:00am—4:15pm
Regina SK
A workshop to help athletes and coaches new to powerlifting who want
to fine tune their squat, bench press, and deadlift techniques, begin to
develop proper training programs, and be better prepared for
competition day. This workshop is open to all Saskatchewan
Powerlifting Association members who hold a valid Canadian
Powerlifting Union membership card.
Cost: $20 (limited to the first 30 registrants)
Register Information: www.saskpowerlifting.ca
Registration Deadline: Saturday April 25, 2015
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Location: Adrenaline Personal Training
645 Angus St.
Regina SK
Novice Lifter Workshop
November 22, 2014
Saskatoon, SK
Being presented by the Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association executive members
Ryan Fowler, President
Ryan Fowler has been lifting competitively since 2002. He has competed at every National Championship
since 2002, winning 4 Junior National Championships and 1 Open National Championship. He has also
represented Canada at 3 World Championships, once as a Junior in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2005 and twice in
the Open, 2011 in Pilsen, Czech Republic and 2014 in Denver, Colorado. He has also held 2 National Records
in the squat and the total in the 120+kg weight class. In addition to lifting himself, Ryan is an accomplished
coach, having coached at all levels of powerlifting. In 2011, he was named the head coach of the Open
National team that competed in Czech Republic and was one of two coaches who attend the 2013 World
Games in Cali, Colombia.
Chris Arnold, Vice-President
Chris has been lifting competitively since 2007 competing in all but 2 National Championships to date finishing
2nd in 2013 in the Classic Master 2 93 kg category. Chris held the Master 1 93 kg National Deadlift Record
(260.5 kg) and holds all 93 kg Master 2 Provincial Records (Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift & Total) and also holds
the 93 kg Master 1 Provincial Records for Squat, Deadlift and Total. Chris was the Head Coach for Team
Canada at the 2012 Eleiko Classic World Cup held in Stockholm Sweden. Chris is currently an assistant
powerlifting coach at Synergy Strength in Saskatoon.
Taunia Stevens, Secretary
Taunia has been competing since 2007 having competed at 3 National Championships winning 2 and finishing
second once. Taunia has held various National Records in the squat, bench press, and total. She is currently
ranked 3rd in Canada based on wilks for women.
Ryan Stinn, Technical Chairperson
Ryan has been competing in powerlifting since 2005. Ryan has competed in the Canadian Nationals in either
powerlifting or bench press for the past 9 years and has won three times. He has also competed at North
American Powerlifting Championships twice and won in 2014 and IPF Open Worlds four times with a best
finish of 6th place. He currently holds the national records in the squat, deadlift and total. In Moose Jaw he
runs Unparalleled Performance Training Centre which is sending five athletes to Open Worlds this year. After a
attending the World Championships last year he developed his own training system, aptly called the Stinn
System, and it is now used by a number of people across the country. Ryan has been an active coach,
attending and coaching at numerous world level events including the last two World Games.
Rhaea Stinn, Records Chairperson
Rhaea has been competing since 2003. She has competed at and won her age/weight class in every National
Championship since 2003. In 2005, she began competing internationally, and some highlights include winning
2006 Sub-Junior Worlds, 2011 Junior Worlds, and attending the 2009 and 2013 World Games. Rhaea currently
holds National Records in 3 different weight classes, and is ranked 1 st in Canada based on wilks for women.
She has also coached athletes at numerous National and World Championships.
Novice Lifter Workshop
May 2, 2015
Regina, SK
Objectives of the Workshop:
Support novice lifters and coaches that train by themselves in centers where no support exists.
Basic lifting technique for the 3 powerlifts: squat, bench press, deadlift
Basic training programming
Preparation for competition day
Tentative Schedule:
10:00: Introductions and review of objectives for the day
10:45-12:00: Squat introduction and practice
12:00-12:30: Lunch Break
12:30-1:30: Bench press introduction and practice
1:30-1:45: Break
1:45-2:45: Deadlift introduction and practice
2:45-3:15: Training programming principles
3:15-3:30: Break
3:30-4:00: Preparing for competition day
4:00-4:15: Wrap up
Things to note:
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No training experience is required. This workshop is intended for athletes and coaches new to
powerlifting (having never competed, or competed in less than 4 competitions), however, it is open to
anyone who would like to attend who holds a valid Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association and Canadian
Powerlifting Union membership card.
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Wear training clothes/training shoes (and shoes specific to each lift if you have them), as this is an active
workshop
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Bring a water bottle/lunch/snacks
If you have further questions, please email us at [email protected]